Custodian - 2nd Shift Evening

Description

Incorporated in 1955 and encompassing more than 454 acres, the Mt. Prospect Park District provides outstanding recreational programs, events, parks, facilities and services. With seven primary facilities and 27 neighborhood parks, the Park District is an integral part of a thriving multi-generational community. District open space includes two outdoor pools, biking and walking paths, a dog park and sizable space for outdoor athletic programming.

The District covers over 11 square miles and serves a region of over a quarter million residents in Mount Prospect and surrounding communities.

We are searching for a full-time Custodian - 2nd Shift-Evening, primarily for the evening hours at the Rec Plex facility. Reporting to the Parks and Planning Division Manager, the full-time Custodian - 2nd Shift Evening is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure and maintain the cleanliness, general appearance of the indoors and outdoors, and general organization of a park district facility, as directed by the Parks and Planning Division Manager, Buildings Department Manager or Director of Parks and Planning.

The 2nd shift evening hours include 2:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

The full-time Custodian - 2nd Shift-Evening must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical with a drug screen.

The starting pay rate for the full-time Custodian - 2nd Shift-Evening working primarily at Rec Plex is $18.00 per hour plus $1 per hour evening shift differential, for a total of $19.00 per hour. Plus, we offer a generous benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance (or health insurance opt out payment), employer paid HRA benefits, employer paid premiums for Principal dental insurance, IMRF pension benefits (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund), employer paid premiums for Principal short-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, VSP-vision discount program, Principal 457 deferred compensation savings plan, paid time off, employee training and park district facility discounts and usage benefits.

• Perform custodial maintenance in the upkeep of buildings including cleaning, stripping, waxing floors, cleaning restroom, replenishing supplies, emptying trash, and general grounds upkeep.
• Work with the Buildings Department Manager to determine tasks needed for specific assigned facilities.
• Physically set-up and take down rooms (i.e. furniture, chairs, etc.) for various park programs and rentals.
• Report any building/site maintenance problems to the Facility Manager or Buildings Department Manager.
• Keep immediate grounds free of litter and debris.
• Perform exterior maintenance as needed on a year-round basis including snow removal.
• Communicate with staff, patrons and the general public while exhibiting patience and understanding.
• Participate in the Park District’s Safety Training programs. Be familiar with and abide by Park District policies and procedures. Weekend availability is an essential part of this job.

• May be required to work special events from time to time during the daytime and on the weekend.
• Perform other duties as they arise to maintain the facility at the standards established. Inventory reporting on supplies that are needed.
• Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential.
• All other duties as assigned by the Parks and Planning Division Manager, Buildings Department Manager, Director of Parks and Planning, and/or the Executive Director. However, in an emergency, perform all other duties as required.

• Must have high school education or G.E.D. equivalent or any combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge and skills for this position.
• Must have previous custodial experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must have reliable transportation. The ability to operate and drive a vehicle is an essential job function of the full-time Custodian position.
• Must be able to physically perform all custodial-related duties.
• Must possess knowledge in the use of common hand tools and power tools. Must have…